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AddReply(153907,"Our Real Salvation","Leo Grunstein","Montreal","07/18/04","The Europeans, the Americans and certainly the Arabs will not relegate us to the back pages of history. We were annointed by The Almighty Himself to perform His mission on this earth and none will stop us because the ones who try will themselves be obliterated. We must however realize where our people receive their fortitude and strength; our staying power. How did we emerge with such strength and vigour after the countless attempts to stifle and obliterate us? The  US did not save us. Our own capacities always meager when compared to those of our enemies did not save us. The miraculous events that have led to our continuous presence on this earth can only be attributed to Hashem. The message to our people is that we must behave accordingly and seek His support and only through His support will we keep and deserve our dear land of Israel. I encourage all who read this to say a few words in prayer today and every day and ask Him to deliver to us Peace and welfare to all our people wherever they live.");
AddReply(153906,"no recent pressure except by ourselves","Leah","Maaleh Adumim","07/15/04","excellent article!  but just to note - while, pre-1993, Israel was subjected to extreme US pressure and only the strongest of Israel\'s PM\'s managed to stand up for Israel\'s rights - since 1993, Israel\'s \"leaders\" have been capitulating when NO ONE was demanding it, and the US govt has just been following with agreeing to \"pressure\" Israel to concede what its PM\'s have already volunteered. (e.g., oslo, and barak\'s plan, etc) in the \"gaza plan\", sharon went to washington to beg bush to \"put pressure\" on Israel to make gaza judenrein.  why Israel\'s PM\'s have been doing this is a mystery.  even \"right-wing\" PM\'s like netanyahu & sharon have turned into major wimps as soon as they became PM.  but US pressure (since 1993) is not the reason.");
AddReply(153905,"One big problem with this article:","Phillip Slepian","Elizabeth, NJ, USA","07/15/04","While this well-written piece does explain a lot of Israeli PMs\' actions over the years, Ms. Neuwirth makes one glaring error.  She writes: \"George Bush recently endorsed the Gaza disengagement, the \'Sharon plan\'\".  Unlike every other example she cited, NO PRESSURE was put upon Sharon do invent or accept this disengagement plan.  Sure, the present U.S. administration puts a lot of pressure on Israel in other matters, especially Arafat and the Road Map, but it was Sharon alone who came up with this idea and sold it, with much effort, to the United States.  It is not compatible with the Road Map, and President Bush only agreed to it after it was placed within the context of the Road Map.  Had Sharon not come up with the disengagement concept, Bush would probably have let the status quo continue until the PA could present at least a pretend negotiating partner, which they have not.  In other words, Bush was placing very little pressure on Israel to make the next move before Sharon concocted his disengagement plan.  The ball was squarely in the Arabs\' court until Sharon ran over and picked it up himself!   ");
AddReply(153904,"Like to Hear from Sharon","Susan","Houston","07/15/04","Why can\'t we have Sharon be forced to read these articles and then be made to comment.  Let him explain why he is betraying the safety of his people....because it seems clear to many that is just what he is doing.\n");
AddReply(153903,"Comments:American Pressure","Keith David","Mumbai,India","07/15/04","Israel should have the Khutzpah to stand up to its even closest friends\nand say No!");
AddReply(153902,"LK- Minneapolis","Marcel","Florida","07/15/04","How about this, the sky is green,Islam is a religion of peace, and Israel is not a scapegoat for the nations.\nThe degree of denial that you and so many suffer from, causes you to make up fantasy stories on why Israel is getting a BAD DEAL all the way around.\nUndefensible ? All of Israel is ? So why not just remove the whole thing according to your logic ?\nTry again.  ");
AddReply(153901,"Outstanding and accurate","Shalom Freedman","","07/15/04","The question that I ask myself is why so many supporters of Israel consider the Bush Administration so positive to Israel. It advocates a Palestinian state whose sole aim will be to destroy Israel. It cannot war on Saudi terror. The question of why Sharon agreed to this is another mystery which I am not sure either the Pipes answer or the Neuwirth answer solves. In any case a very good piece by an outstanding writer and supporter of Israel. \n");
AddReply(153900,"Silly nonsense","Propace","Roma","07/15/04","Today, Israel is a nuclear power with a modern army, the most powerful nation in the reigon.  The Palestinians are a third world, donkey cart society, utterly dominated by the IDF, and who live or die at the whim of any Israeli ranging from an arrogant settler, to an IDF private, all the way up to the PM.  Currently, Israel is contriving ways to ensure that the nature of the country remains entirely Jewish.  This includes talk of withdrawing from Gaza and parts of the West Bank, to transporting Arab residents out of the country.  Whatever this author is ranting at is not clear.  Exactly which consessions brought Israel to this sad state of affairs?  If Israel was truely alone, it would have been long gone by now.  Don\'t lets act the fool.");
AddReply(153899,"In the Balance","Mark","Jh","07/15/04","For the US, Israel is merely a counterblance to Islamic-Arabic hegemony in the region. The other side of the scale being the all important oil interests. Human disaster, destruction or death are of no concern whatsoever. Israel will have to find a new plan to stave off destruction. And that includes rescinding the order to vacate Gaza as well as spurning Egypt\'s malevolent and deceitful attempts at feigned help.");
AddReply(153898,"Good piece, but...","LK","Minneapolis","07/15/04","How about this:\n\nIsraelis and Americans (and perhaps Europeans) realize that a large-scale the war with the Arab/Muslim Islamofashists is inevitable. In this situation you ought to build defences, remove settlements which will not be defencible in the future conflict, prepare for the attack.\n\nNoone says it, but\nI view what is going on in this light.\n\nThen things might make more sense, and evacuation of Gaza might actually help in the future to save Jewish lives when Israel will not have to spread thin in defending it.");
AddReply(153897,"Rachel\'s article","josh","","07/15/04","Very true. Unfortunately it always has been: America\'s foreign policies have always been superceding over the interests of Israel and her security. As such, America at times has been a friend but at times an exaperating \'foe\' as well! It is at such times that the leadership of Israel must weigh the seriousness and the urgency of such issues regarding Israel\'s security and survival; and they must have the courage and boldness to say \'NO\' and to desist and resist not only the American but also other international pressure when they fully know that that is the very right thing to do. \n\nYes, most of the time, Israel\'s leadership must realise that  Israel must not compromise her security and at most times, inevitably has to stand alone (with only GOD Almighty on her side). That is more than enough and self-assuring at such trying times. \nMay God give courage and boldness to Israel\'s leaders to make the right decisions especially when coming face to face against such international harassing demands every now and then.      ");
AddReply(153896,"A Shrewd Plan,this Road Map","Marcel","Florida","07/15/04","O G-d, do not remain quiet; Do not be silent and, O God, do not be still. \n For behold, Your enemies make an uproar, And those who hate You have exalted themselves. \n They make shrewd plans against Your people, And conspire together against Your treasured ones. \n   They have said, \"Come, and let us wipe them out as a nation, That the name of Israel be remembered no more.\" \n  For they have conspired together with one mind; Against You they make a covenant: \nPslam 83\n\nAnyone can see who sits at the head of the table here.\nWhat incredible arrogance to pick a fight with G-d.\n\nAmerica,our days are numbered.We will soon become irrelevant, a non issue to Israel.         ");
AddReply(153895,"Standing Strong","DW Duke","USA","07/15/04","Israel must learn to stand strong even in the face of adversity.  Israel needs bold leaders who will not flinch in the face of US and UN pressure.  Then the world  will see that Israel is indeed a nation not to cross.");
AddReply(153894,"Wow, I wish I had written that!","arlene peck","marina del rey, ca","07/15/04","Absolutely brilliant synopsis of the situation. Kudos to Rachel! \nArlene Peck");
AddReply(153893,"Rachel for Prime Minister of Yisrael","Jacob","NYC","07/15/04","Thank you, Rachel Neuwirth for your brilliant analysis and bravery to state it!  Bush, Powell and the evil State dept are not Israel\'s friends.  \"Islam is a religion of peace,\" by GWBush.");
AddReply(153892,"Excellent summation","Bert Cohen","Poughkeepsie, NY","07/15/04","This review puts to rest the false belief that the U.S. is in total support of Israel when the opposite is true.  U.S. policy has always had a smiling public face while the reality has been a constant effort to undermine Israeli security.");
AddReply(153891,"Absolutely brilliant article!","One Jew","","07/15/04","Rachel, you are an amazing, articulate woman. Thank you for your insight, and your words of truth. \n\nSome friend America is to Israel.  With friends like W and Colin and Condi and Cheney, who needs enemies?  Enemies like the arabist State dept. that is.  \n\nIsrael needs another Golda, to stand up to its enemies and say,\"NO!.\"  Whether the friend wears sheeps clothing or not.\n\nSadly, how many more lives will be taken because we as Jews are afraid to believe on and trust the One and only Creator?\n\nTrust in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He\'s our only help and hope. Certainly not America, nor its arabist state dept.\n\nOne Jew");
AddReply(153890,"BRAVO !!!","Marcel","Florida","07/14/04","Print this in large bold letters and get it out to the dumb and or brainwashed masses who think America is a true friend of Israel.\nFinally ,someone with chutzpah to say it like it is.\nDaniel Pipes,you are nothing but a mouthpiece for this craven U.S. Government that has done nothing but weaken Israel and thru President Bush is now doing what Israel\'s enemies have never been able to do,steal Jewish land.\nThere will be HELL to pay, Mr. Bush ,and we Americans will suffer greatly for your incredible stupidity and evil in rewarding incouragable Islamic terrorists with Jewish land.    ");
AddReply(153889,"Isolation is a Blessing","Shoshana Rubin","","07/14/04","Isolation is a Blessing and not a curse, so sayeth our Original Testament.  There is no reason whatsoever that Israel can\'t stand alone.  If we need energy, we\'ll invent solar power.  If we need to communicate right now, we\'ll invent \'puters and nanoseconds.  If we need more Jews in Israel, we\'ll find a way to have our elderly Jews live longer and be more productive.  Big smile!  Baruch Hashem.");
AddReply(153888,"American pressure","Irwin Ruff","Rockville, Maryland, USA","07/14/04","I agree completely with this article.  Unfortunately, our presidential choice in the United States is between Bush and Kerry.  It\'s hard to decide which one would be less bad.");

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